too bad Doncic won't be working out for any teams due to his commitments to real madrid per his agent. even with all the game film out there i still think some team is going to sneak him in for a private workout

Derrick is a legend, no matter what. I don’t like how you explained thatJabari Parker in response to a reporter asking him to comment on Derrick Rose's "fall from grace"

Doncic is a pretty safe choice for euroleague mvp as a 18 year old dude. He will be a star in the league, so I dont see him going away from a top 3 pick. Ayton looks awesome too. But there are 3 top 10 players that I dont know how they will translate to the nba , those being Porter Jr, Young and Bagley. Porter has almost saw no minutes this season due to injury, and in those minutes, we have not see a lot. Obviously, he was coming back from an injury, but hey, he could either be a big guy in the league, or a bust. I dont see him going top 6. Bagley? Scared to see him as a new Okafor. He is obviously better, but nontheless, I have that wierd feeling about Marvin. Either way, if I have a top 4 pick and Doncic or Ayton are not there, I`m taking the risk on Bagley. That bust feeling is just on me haha, he also could be great. Young? I cannot see other thing that is not named Fredette.

Wilt, MJ, LeBron, Kareem may be the greatest, but Scalabrine is the GOAT.

I think they will go fancy and select Bonga, if he is avalaible. If he is not a good NBA player, hell, wont be a big hit for them. Buy what if he turns out to be a 6'8 athletic PG? I see divicenzo going on the early 20s. Also, day by day i'm seeing another okafor case in Bagley. Really hope to be wrong, but I dont see him translating well. Also, how could somebody rank Jackson Jr higher than Porter or Bamba? Hell, I said that I'm afraid of seeing Porter's game on the NBA , but he is better than JJJ. For me, he is top 10, but top 4? Hell no.

Wilt, MJ, LeBron, Kareem may be the greatest, but Scalabrine is the GOAT.

Right now I think I am quite qualified to create my own personal board. Also, this is not a best to worst player ranking, but taking in context which teams are picking.

1. Luka Doncic. Phoenix Suns.They need a winning culture right now. They will probably go the Ayton path, but I think it's risky given Ayton's red flags: he has some questionable motor, he is an awful defender. Those things will get a boost if he plays in Phoenix. Phoenix is trash and their culture is trash. Doncic can change that in a heartbeat. Still, I really can't see Doncic wanting to play for them.

2. DeAndre Ayton. Sacramento Kings.Kings is the perfect landing spot for Doncic. They have all the necessary players for him to succeed. Doncic usually needs: another ball handler (Fox), good shooters (Hield and Bogdanovic) and a roller bigman (WCS). But since I think he will be offboard, they should pick Ayton. They really don't have any true potential center, and despite the many red flags I see in Ayton and the fact that I think you always pick the skilled forward over the physical center, he has too much potential for a franchise which has nothing to pass on.

3. Marvin Bagley. Atlanta Hawks.I am really high on him. I think he has a lot of areas to improve, but no way he is Jahlil Okafor. He has the highest motor and winning attitude I've seen in a long time. He has that IT factor. And after seeing what Jaylen Brown has become for us, from where he started, just pushed by his drive, I am not betting against Bagley. Is true there are counter examples, such as Stanley Johnson, but still.

He scares me a little bit with that short wingspan, but I feel he can improve everywhere. He needs to really work on that right hand and his ball handling, but every other area looks already good now.

4. Mikal Bridges. Memphis Grizzlies.They are on a "win now" mode, and although if teams were not in context I'd put Bamba in this spot, don't see how they pick a develop prospect who can not even play along Gasol. Mikal is a beast, and he has improved his game every year. He has become a knock-down shooter when he could not even make free throws his freshman year. He has that defense Memphis loves. And he is a winner. I think he can become that Al Horford locker-room guy.

5. Mo Bamba. Dallas Mavericks.This one is easy. They given up on Noel ever become anything. They need young prospects, and Bamba is top 3 when it comes to potential. He has a tremendous physical. And he's already put a lot of weight in his body, which has a eliminated the fear that he would be too skinny.

6. Trae Young. Orlando Magic.They need a PG. And after some questionable picks of long position-less forwards that have not panned out as they would've liked, I can see them going in that direction. I get a Jimmer Fredette vibe from Young, but I like how he controls the flow of the game, and it seems as time goes on, the 3pt shot becomes more and more important.

7. Wendell Carter. Chicago Bulls.He is a really smart player and a team player. His defense and rebounding are underrated. His vision and understanding of the game is top notch. And he shows signs of becoming a really good shooter. He pairs excellently with Markkanen. I think the Bulls should pick him.

8. Jaren Jackson Jr. Cleveland Cavaliers.Opposite to others, I think he will be a good player, but the ceiling is quite low for him, and as I've always said, you pick safe players with low ceiling after the top-5/7, unless you are a winning team. I think he will be Marvin Williams with great defense. I like his lenght, his fluidity in defense and his shooting touch, but I can't see anything going for him offensivily than pick&pop situations. I am also concerned about his rebounding.

9. MPJ. New York Knicks.He was crazy overhyped in AAU. The Kevin Durant comparisons were over the edge. I've never liked him, so my opinion might be a little biased. I don't think he is the athlete people calim him to be, and I don't like his handles. He was very few shiftiness in his game, and I think suffers the Harrison Barnes syndrome, where he is a good straight line driver, but that about it.The back injury is concerning, and he looked really really rusty in those 2 games he played at the end of the season. He also has a "chucker" attitude, and will benefit from a great coach who forces him to adapt his game to a more efficient approach, similar to what Stevens did with Tatum when the season begun. I think Fizdale can do that.10. Kevin Knox. Philadelphia 76ers.I see them going that route with Bridges off the board. They need wings, and Knox can fill the age timeline of their players. Robert Covignton can be a great tutor for him. He is really raw, but I like his body coordination and shooting potential. He reminds me a little bit of Tobias Harris. They could pick another player, but I just don't see them falling for Sexton, Miles Bridges, Shai or Robert Williams.

Thats a hell of a analysis there. I think the same way about MPJ , but I feel chicago is gonna take him. Jackson will probably go to Cavs and Carter Jr to NY. At least for me. My problem is still bagley, I still see Okafor all over him. Hope to be wrong. Also, seriously, how 'bout DeRozan for Fultz and the 10 pick? Because toronto is not going anywhere, they could also probably go with lowry for the 8, Jr and somebody else if LeBron stays.

Wilt, MJ, LeBron, Kareem may be the greatest, but Scalabrine is the GOAT.

I don't follow the draft prospect and don't have the knowledge to know their strength and weakness but after the whole Frank Ntilikina smokescreen of the Mavs last year, I won't be surprised if they did it again this year

shadowgrin wrote:Quick question: who is better in basketball, a black dude or a pinoy dude. If you thought or considered for a moment that it's the black dude then you're also a little bit racist.

Andrew wrote:Mavericks end up with Doncic as rumoured. I'm fine with the Bulls' selection of Carter.

glad somebody's happy, my sixers picked the seemingly perfect player for them, and the guy i wanted, and shipped him off to phoenix for a possible project. poor guy just finished his press conference telling how happy he and his mom were, and she works for the sixers, when they traded him

Andrew wrote:Mavericks end up with Doncic as rumoured. I'm fine with the Bulls' selection of Carter.

glad somebody's happy, my sixers picked the seemingly perfect player for them, and the guy i wanted, and shipped him off to phoenix for a possible project. poor guy just finished his press conference telling how happy he and his mom were, and she works for the sixers, when they traded him

Andrew wrote:Mavericks end up with Doncic as rumoured. I'm fine with the Bulls' selection of Carter.

glad somebody's happy, my sixers picked the seemingly perfect player for them, and the guy i wanted, and shipped him off to phoenix for a possible project. poor guy just finished his press conference telling how happy he and his mom were, and she works for the sixers, when they traded him

they need to save as much money as possible right now

that's true, but if they don't sign lebron, george or somehow work a trade for kawhi i don't think they really make themselves that much better, if at all. and even with lebron, there may be a problem getting that fit right, good problem to have, but could be a costly one, in wins and money

jwin wrote:glad somebody's happy, my sixers picked the seemingly perfect player for them, and the guy i wanted, and shipped him off to phoenix for a possible project. poor guy just finished his press conference telling how happy he and his mom were, and she works for the sixers, when they traded him

As a Sixers fan I wanted Bridges too. 6'6 player with a 7' wingspan? Him and Covington would have had the perimeter on lockdown.

Phil89 wrote:So much for Woj not spoiling the picks on Twitter again this year. Even though he is a part of ESPN's coverage, he can't help himself

Apparently he found a loophole in the league 'request' not to reveal the picks by not using the words "pick (player x)".

I was reading a lot about Zhaire Smith being a great solid defensive guard and how a lot of teams liked him. Trading down for him saves on money they could be spending on free agents. Perhaps Philly felt there wasn't any all-world talent there worth the extra money

[Q] wrote:I was reading a lot about Zhaire Smith being a great solid defensive guard and how a lot of teams liked him. Trading down for him saves on money they could be spending on free agents. Perhaps Philly felt there wasn't any all-world talent there worth the extra money

Sixers coach and interim GM Brett Brown said Bridges was their first option and Smith second but the Suns adding the Heat’s 2021 unprotected 1st rd pick in their offer is what made the Sixers do the trade.

Their backup draft choice, unprotected pick, save money and cap space by trading down, good trade done by the Sixers. Only negative is the bad and slow PR from the team, they let Bridges and his mom talk to the media for about half an hour before they were told of the trade. Awkward.

Good trade moves, bad PR image, it’s like Sam Hinkie is back again! I wish.

Dallas is one of the best places for Doncic given this franchise's history of working with international players. I am really excited for what they have now, might end up cheering for this team by the end of the season.

shadowgrin wrote:Sixers coach and interim GM Brett Brown said Bridges was their first option and Smith second but the Suns adding the Heat’s 2021 unprotected 1st rd pick in their offer is what made the Sixers do the trade.

Their backup draft choice, unprotected pick, save money and cap space by trading down, good trade done by the Sixers.

Shameful is what it is. The league seriously needs to step in and do something about that franchise, maybe make Isiah Thomas president and GM and Larry Brown vice president of basketball operations and head coach.

Then we can get the franchise respectable again instead of all this unsportsmanlike dishonorable conduct.